YOUTH DETENTION WORKER I

Linn County, IA; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

IPERS retirement plan

12 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Training & development

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Linn County is looking for a Juvenile Detention Worker I to supervise and support dependent, neglected or delinquent youth at the Linn County Juvenile Detention Center. You will monitor safety, conduct intake activities, and maintain daily records while organizing structured activities to meet individual needs.

This role requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of relevant experience; training is provided. Shifts are Thursday–Sunday, 1 p.m. to 11 p.m., hourly wage $22.75.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in care, counseling, or management of at-risk youth.

Responsibilities

• Supervises dependent, neglected, or delinquent youth in the Detention Center.
• Assesses psychological, physical, and emotional needs and conducts intake.
• Maintains security, safety, and daily records; plans structured activities.
• Promotes positive behavior through relationship building and professional confrontation.
• Responds to emergencies and supports program planning and court recommendations.

Skills

Supervision

Conflict de-escalation

Interviews/Intake

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do!

Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County?

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
• Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums and cash rewards to eligible employees
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 100% County paid basic life insurance
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement program available to eligible employees
• Training & professional development opportunities

Hourly Wage:

$22.75

About the role:

Supports the supervision, safety, security, and behavior management of dependent, neglected or delinquent youth at the Linn County Juvenile Detention Center.

• Supervises dependent, neglected, or delinquent youth residing in the Juvenile Detention Center.
• Assesses the psychological, physical, and emotional needs of the youth being referred.
• Conducts intake activities for residents including conducting interviews to obtain required information.
• Checks and maintains security and safety of residents on a continual basis.
• Organizes, plans, and implements structured daily activities for youth after assessing group dynamics and individual needs.
• Promotes, encourages, and supports appropriate behavior through relationship building, and confronts negative/inappropriate behavior in a professional manner.
• Physically restrains residents for the protection of themselves or others using non-mechanical restraints.
• Observes and records description of behavior for the purpose of program planning and for recommendation to the court.
• Keeps daily records and reports.
• Responds to emergency situations such as escape or suicide attempts, drug overdose, intoxicated youth, etc.
• Implements behavior management system utilizing a token economy, behavior contracting, level system, resets, etc.
• May prepare and manage serving of meals for 10-20 people.
• Performs light maintenance tasks such as cleaning and laundry activities.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the “Voice of the Customer ”and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 (one) year of experience in the care, counseling, and management of dependent, neglected, and delinquent adolescents.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills for this position may be considered.

Thursday - Sunday
1 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Read the full job description: Juvenile Detention Worker I Description

Learn more about Linn County Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services here: Juvenile Detention & Diversion Services